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Barren Edge

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Where ... oh where Are you?? Do I sink the darkness to find you ... Clamber the divide? If I plummet that black of oblivion Will you be there ... Waiting? Admonishing? You HAVE to be somewhere I can't see you, hear you, touch you Anymore ... any Weeping countless bouts Screams in blathering silence But never an answer I NEED an answer! You can not be just this ... The dust and pieces in my hand Not you ... larger than life I scrape sense from the floor of this ... cage Bound by breaths to life's prison While you soar unfettered Where?!? I want what never wanted me Still a child ... callow Craving a touch A care ... That will never come.

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John Hamilton
Date: 11/8/2019 9:59:00 PM
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Wow Greg this is one for the ages, excellent write and tribute, the loss must be devastating, I know my fathers time is close so we can share the grief!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/9/2019 8:10:00 PM
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Thank you so much, John - we'll get each other through, Brother. Blessings.
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 10/30/2019 7:21:00 PM
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Powerful tribute! Poetic hugs, Juliet.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:58:00 PM
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That's very kind, Juliet - thanks so much. <3
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Fred Jagenberg
Date: 10/30/2019 6:27:00 PM
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Just amazing work Greg. Very deep indeed.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:58:00 PM
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That's very kind of you, Fred, and I greatly appreciate the kindness, my friend.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/30/2019 2:16:00 PM
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Excellent poem, Greg:-) Again, sorry for your loss. Keep the gorgeous ink flowing, and keep on keeping on. God bless.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:57:00 PM
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Thank you very much, Brother, it is so very much appreciated.
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John Lawless
Date: 10/29/2019 8:13:00 AM
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Thank God for these heroes, and for those who pick up the colors....beautifully painful and uplifting Greg.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:56:00 PM
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Amen, John ... thank you so very much for the kind words, my friend.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2019 6:48:00 AM
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Excellent write and tribute. You express your sorrow with talented fervor. So sorry for your loss.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:56:00 PM
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Many kind thanks, Kim, it is so appreciated. <3
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Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/29/2019 3:56:00 AM
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Amazing poem. It is so beautiful and intriguing. From the heart... So sorry for your loss, God bless you, Gina
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2019 7:55:00 PM
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Thank you so much, Regina - I am very proud of this one, and so pleased you enjoyed it. Blessings, Dear Poet! <3

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